Choosing between short-term and long-term therapy isn’t just about time — it’s about the kind of healing you’re seeking. In this article, Dr. Mary Perleoni, Tampa therapist and founder of It Begins Within Healing Center, explains how to decide which approach best fits your goals, lifestyle, and emotional readiness across Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota.

Sexual performance anxiety is more common than most men realize. At It Begins Within, our licensed therapists in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota help men retrain both mind and body through evidence-based therapy, mindfulness, and medication support—so confidence and connection return naturally.

Bullying today often leaves no bruises—just anxious mornings, isolation, and self-doubt. In this in-depth guide, Dr. Mary Perleoni, Ph.D., LMHC, explains how therapy helps kids rebuild confidence, manage anxiety, and reconnect with family support. Drawing from CBT, play therapy, and PCIT, she offers practical advice for parents in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota who want to help their children heal—and know they’re not alone.

Thinking about therapy in Sarasota? Here’s what you need to know about when to start, who to see, and how to find the right therapist for you.

Cheating isn’t just a physical affair. Learn how emotional and digital infidelity break trust—and use our printable Relationship Boundary Workbook to define expectations around texting, DMs, friends, and honesty. For dating, committed, and long-married couples.

How much screen time is healthy for kids today? 📱 Research shows clear guidelines — plus simple strategies that help kids sleep better, behave better, and thrive.

When your spouse refuses counseling, it can feel like your relationship is slipping away. The truth is, you can still make meaningful changes—even if you attend therapy alone. Learn how to break unhealthy patterns, rebuild connection, and protect your marriage when your partner won’t go.

When a child refuses school, it’s rarely about laziness. School refusal is often a warning sign of deeper struggles like anxiety, depression, or bullying. This parent’s guide explains the causes, what to watch for at different ages, and how therapy can help kids and teens return to school with confidence.

"Infidelity doesn’t have to be the end of your relationship. Dr. Mary Perleoni shares the 3 essential phases every couple must go through to rebuild trust, heal, and create a stronger connection than before."

Supporting your child’s athletic journey goes beyond practice and game-day pep talks. In this article, our team shares five powerful mindset shifts that every sports parent should know—backed by insights from elite trainers, sports psychologists, and performance therapists. Whether your child is chasing a college scholarship or simply learning to love the game, these tips will help you show up in the most impactful way.

Discover what every parent needs to know before beginning therapy for their child. Dr. Mary Perleoni shares expert insights, clarifies common misconceptions, and explains how therapy can help your child develop emotional resilience, overcome anxiety, and thrive.

Struggling with trust, abandonment fears, or emotional reactivity in relationships? These may be signs of attachment trauma—often rooted in unmet emotional needs during childhood. At It Begins Within Healing Center in Tampa and St. Petersburg, our trauma-informed therapists specialize in attachment-based therapy to help you heal, rebuild trust, and form healthier relationships. Learn how therapy can support lasting change and emotional resilience.

If you’ve tried traditional talk therapy and still struggle with anxiety, EMDR therapy may be the answer. EMDR therapy can target the root causes of anxiety stored in your nervous system, not just your thoughts. In our Tampa & St. Petersburg practices, we help you reprocess the past so you can feel calmer, safer, and more in control in the present.